European Factors to Watch-Shares seen extending gains

LONDON Dec 16 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 is likely to open
about 22 points higher, or up 0.4 percent, Germany's DAX to gain around
30 points, or 0.3 percent, and France's CAC 40 to rise about 16 points,
or 0.4 percent, on Wednesday, according to IG.